Wisconsin Cheddar Beer Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese, room temperature
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Tabasco, to taste
• 1/2 bottle dark beer
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cut the cheese into cubes and place in a food processor. Process until smooth.
2. Add garlic, worcestershire, mustard, and Tabasco. Blend well.
3. Add the beer, a little at a time, while continuing to beat the cheese, until the mixture is a good and firm.
4. Stir in the salt, and refrigerate.
5. Serve on small slices of rye or pumpernickel bread or crackers.

Notes

I use this recipe all the time. I substitute the kind of cheddar cheese based on state or theme. (Just like I do with my hot sauces and guacamole!)
This one is in celebration of Wisconsin’s basketball season. Use Wisconsin Cheddar.

By Kathy Miller via Bill Bunning